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HWP129: Doe vs Couture PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brando Haywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noboru Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Noboru Kobayashi enters the cage!
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209 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brando Haywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noboru Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haywood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haywood trying to control the position.
Kobayashi trying to control but Haywood is working from the bottom.
Haywood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haywood tries to get out of the position.
Kobayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kobayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kobayashi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kobayashi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Haywood screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kobayashi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Noboru Kobayashi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zacharius Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Its goin down. Jake Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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253 lbs
5 - 19 - 1 |
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharius Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon moves into the clinch.
Pendragon pulls guard effortlessly.
Freeman gets to his feet - Pendragon follows without any prompting.
Freeman stalks Pendragon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pendragon's face. Pendragon staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Zacharius Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pendragon tries to clinch up.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Pendragon. Those never looked like landing.
Pendragon moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Pendragon drags the fight down to the ground.
Pendragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Pendragon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pendragon tries to get out of the position.
Pendragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freeman defends it easily.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pendragon is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Freeman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pendragon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman tries to stand but Pendragon is controlling from the bottom.
Pendragon wants to stand and escape but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pendragon, up you get!
Pendragon misses with a wild combination.
Freeman lands with a kick to the temple. Pendragon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Freeman.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Pendragon moves out of range.
Freeman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Freeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Pendragon.
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pendragon. Those never looked like landing.
Jake Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
Pendragon throws a combination that misses
and Freeman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman lands a hook that stumbles Pendragon back into the cage. Freeman follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Pendragon to the canvas! Freeman pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Pendragon has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Freeman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Temppelikuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Temppelikuningas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temppelikuningas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Temppelikuningas is controlling the pace.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem is defending against the submission attempts here by Temppelikuningas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem looking for submissions off his back.
Temppelikuningas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Overeem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Temppelikuningas pulls his head out easily.
Temppelikuningas stops Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Temppelikuningas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem trying to control from the bottom.
Temppelikuningas not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Viktor Temppelikuningas.
Overeem misses with a double jab.
Temppelikuningas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overeem as he avoids it easily.
Temppelikuningas fails with a takedown attempt.
Temppelikuningas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Temppelikuningas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temppelikuningas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Temppelikuningas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem throws a right hand that Temppelikuningas ducks under and follows up with a left that Temppelikuningas also avoids with ease.
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Overeem looks gassed!
Temppelikuningas shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Temppelikuningas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Temppelikuningas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temppelikuningas looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
Temppelikuningas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Temppelikuningas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Overeem working a defensive guard but Temppelikuningas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Temppelikuningas is dominant here and he's now got Overeem's back!
Temppelikuningas controlling the position well here. Overeem rolled but Temppelikuningas kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Temppelikuningas lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temppelikuningas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Overeem's body.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Temppelikuningas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Temppelikuningas clinches up against the cage.
Overeem lands an uppercut.
Temppelikuningas breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Temppelikuningas or perhaps it was just good defense by Overeem which made him look bad.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Temppelikuningas. Temppelikuningas gets slowly back to his feet.
Temppelikuningas has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Temppelikuningas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temppelikuningas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overeem sprawls well. Overeem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Temppelikuningas gets slowly back to his feet.
Temppelikuningas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Overeem wants to sweep but no luck.
Temppelikuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Temppelikuningas is dominant here and he's now got Overeem's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temppelikuningas has managed to slip his arm under Overeem's chin. This could be all over... yep, Overeem is tapping out! Submission win for Temppelikuningas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Temppelikuningas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Kumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Warhaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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223 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Kumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Warhaul!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warhaul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Kumble.
Kumble scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warhaul is looking to get to half guard.
Kumble controlling from mount.
Warhaul tries to reverse the position but Kumble maintains control.
Kumble breaks from Warhaul's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Warhaul that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warhaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Kumble has a good base and remains in mount.
Kumble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warhaul is looking to escape.
Kumble content just to control the position here.
Warhaul tries to reverse the position but Kumble maintains control.
Kumble with a couple of short strikes.
Kumble raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kumble landing strikes from the mount.
Warhaul defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kumble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warhaul in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warhaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kumble cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kumble with a couple of short strikes.
Kumble lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Rodney Warhaul has been cut.
Kumble trying to control but Warhaul is having none of it.
Kumble raining down hammerfists from mount.
Warhaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That has opened up Rodney Warhaul's cut even more.
Kumble trying to control but Warhaul is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warhaul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kumble raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Kumble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The cut above Rodney Warhaul's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kumble scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Warhaul?
Rodney Warhaul's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodney Warhaul's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kurt Kumble!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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246 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is thwarting Hardy's attempts to control the position.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy trying to control here.
Hardy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hardy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
Hardy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.
Thompson advances position into side control!
Thompson landing a few strikes.
Thompson cracks Hardy with a big right hand but Hardy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hardy tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thompson off and has taken his back!
Thompson is trying to break free.
Hardy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thompson's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Hardy's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy misses with an elbow to the head.
Hardy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Hardy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hardy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hardy is trying to stick to Thompson's back but Thompson is turning into Hardy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hardy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thompson.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hardy!
Thompson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hardy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thompson. What's that going to do exactly?
Jack Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hardy gets back to half guard.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Hardy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy postures up.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson looking to control.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson is controlling Hardy's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Thompson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hardy jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thompson in his tracks.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hardy enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hardy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Thompson is in close to Hardy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy looking to control.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Hardy trying to strike off his back.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardy has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
Hardy thows a big elbow that misses.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson seems keen to control Hardy's posture.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy forces his way into half guard.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Thompson controlling the position for now.
Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Hardy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Thompson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Thompson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hardy is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson advances to mount.
Shane Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Jack Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Hardy.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2-Pac-Breathin'. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a body punch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Thaiday fails to land with a series of punches.
Thaiday misses with an uppercut.
Thaiday misses with a two punch combination.
Thaiday misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thaiday falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
Thaiday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Thaiday getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thaiday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Thaiday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans is trying to stand.
Thaiday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thaiday throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thaiday throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Thaiday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thaiday looks to land a strike but Evans avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Thaiday from controlling successfully.
Thaiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thaiday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thaiday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans wants to stand up but Thaiday is controlling him.
Evans is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thaiday throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Thaiday is retaining full guard.
Thaiday looking for a sweep. Not yet Thaiday, not yet.
Thaiday manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thaiday throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Evans because Thaiday loaded up on that one.
Thaiday looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Thaiday there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thaiday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
Evans tries to lock up and control but Thaiday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thaiday lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thaiday looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thaiday working the ground and pound effectively.
Thaiday landing strikes from the mount and Evans is in trouble!
It looks like Quinton Evans has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thaiday raining down shots from the mount!
Quinton Evans's cut is getting worse.
Thaiday tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Thaiday is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Evans has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Evans!
Thaiday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Thaiday is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Evans's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thaiday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
Thaiday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thaiday.
Thaiday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
Thaiday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans scores with a jab to the body.
Evans throws a series of punches but Thaiday avoids them all with ease.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quinton Evans's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Evans stalks Thaiday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thaiday's face. Thaiday staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Sam Thaiday has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Evans.
Thaiday is breathing heavily.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaiday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Thaiday's head back.
That has opened up Sam Thaiday's cut even more.
Thaiday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thaiday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Evans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans connects with a right hand. Thaiday shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Evans, as that shot connected.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sam Thaiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thaiday walks into a jab.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Evans jabs Thaiday right on the nose. Thaiday blinks but takes it well.
The cut above Sam Thaiday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thaiday shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans wants to clinch up but Thaiday keeps it at a distance.
Quinton Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans tries to clinch up but Thaiday circles away and keeps his distance.
Thaiday misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
Thaiday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thaiday falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thaiday's head backwards.
Evans cracks Thaiday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sam Thaiday's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Thaiday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Quinton Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonie Carrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Kernes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kernes has chosen Reign Supreme - Persevere And Overcome as his entrance music. Jay Kernes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonie Carrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Kernes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kernes moves out of range as Carrol strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kernes.
Carrol throws a lazy right hand but Kernes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kernes lands a head kick!
It looks like Tonie Carrol has been cut.
Carrol just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Carrol does no damage.
Carrol swings for the body but Kernes moves out of range.
Tonie Carrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kernes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carrol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kernes somewhat.
Carrol misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Carrol misses the target.
Kernes throws a head kick but Carrol moves out of range.
Carrol throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jay Kernes has been cut.
Carrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kernes is just out of range.
Kernes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carrol misses with the combination.
Kernes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carrol circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Carrol.
Kernes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carrol.
Carrol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kernes was well out of range. Poor timing from Carrol.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kernes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carrol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kernes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kernes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrol fails to land with a series of punches.
Carrol is looking to wear down Kernes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carrol misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Carrol is predictable there
so Kernes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kernes stands up and waves to Carrol to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernes wants to clinch up but Carrol keeps it at a distance.
Kernes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kernes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carrol.
Carrol misses with a straight left.
Kernes walks into a straight right hand from Carrol.
Kernes ducks under a wild hook from Carrol.
Carrol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kernes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kernes is looking to slow Carrol down with leg kicks.
Carrol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carrol jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carrol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kernes is fending him off so far but Carrol persists. Nope, Kernes circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrol is breathing heavily.
Kernes closes the distance and clinches.
Kernes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carrol.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kernes.
Kernes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carrol avoiding damage as Kernes throws knees to the body.
Kernes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kernes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kernes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kernes.
Kernes takes the fight into the clinch.
Carrol takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carrol fails to land.
Kernes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kernes has a couple of punches blocked by Carrol.
Kernes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carrol throws a hook but Kernes blocks it.
Kernes thumps Carrol with a low kick.
Kernes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carrol pinned against the cage. Carrol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tonie Carrol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Kernes.
A swing and a miss from Carrol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrol misses the body punch
and Kernes counters by moving into the clinch.
Kernes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kernes.
Carrol has had enough of the clinch but Kernes keeps him there for the moment.
Kernes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carrol avoiding damage as Kernes throws knees to the body.
Kernes tries to break the clinch but Carrol is controlling the position.
Carrol avoiding damage.
Kernes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carrol is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kernes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carrol.
Kernes lands an elbow inside that Carrol shrugs off.
Kernes misses with a knee to the head.
Carrol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Kernes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carrol lands a jab-cross combination.
Carrol lands with a shot to the body.
Carrol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kernes.
That has opened up Jay Kernes's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carrol lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carrol misses with an uppercut. Kernes saw that one coming.
Carrol loads up on a big right hand but Kernes slips the punch.
Kernes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kernes there as he acknowledges the shot.
The cut above Jay Kernes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Carrol misses the shot to the body.
Carrol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carrol scores with a jab to the body.
Carrol scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carrol misses with a double jab
and Kernes counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Kernes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kernes.
A combination from Carrol does no damage.
A combination from Carrol does no damage.
Kernes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carrol misses with a body shot.
Kernes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jay Kernes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Carrol misses the target.
Tonie Carrol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carrol throws a hook but Kernes blocks it.
Carrol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carrol throws a body punch but Kernes moves out of range.
Tonie Carrol is winning the standup battle so far.
Carrol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kernes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kernes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kernes doesn't manage to clinch there - Carrol circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrol connects with a single shot there.
Carrol connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carrol.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jay Kernes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tonie Carrol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barsanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barsanti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bawitdaba. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Barsanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barsanti as he jumps to the side.
Josh Barsanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barsanti which made him look bad.
Barsanti misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barsanti, pushing him back against the cage.
Bronson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barsanti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barsanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barsanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barsanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Barsanti moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Barsanti as he connects with a hook.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barsanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson tries to clinch but Barsanti is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barsanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barsanti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barsanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barsanti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barsanti moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Barsanti thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
Bronson looks gassed!
Barsanti lands with a nice combination. Bronson backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barsanti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bronson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barsanti lands a hook that stumbles Bronson back into the cage. Barsanti follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bronson to the canvas! Barsanti pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bronson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Barsanti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Finnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FiveX Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin has chosen big hands as his entrance music. Noel Finnigan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to FiveX Carwin's chin.
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230 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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289 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noel Finnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, FiveX Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Finnigan.
Nice shot lands for Finnigan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnigan. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noel Finnigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Finnigan.
Carwin forces Finnigan back against the cage and clinches.
Carwin crunches a lovely knee into Finnigan's ribcage.
Carwin keeps control of Finnigan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finnigan tries to circle away but Carwin has him pinned against the cage.
Carwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carwin lands a knee to the body.
Finnigan is trying to break the clinch but Carwin has him pressed against the cage.
Finnigan is trying to push Carwin away but Carwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carwin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnigan is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnigan can't break the clinch.
Finnigan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carwin lands an elbow that stopped Finnigan in his tracks for a moment.
Finnigan is trying to force a seperation but Carwin has the dominant position.
Carwin lands an elbow that stopped Finnigan in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin lands an elbow inside that Finnigan shrugs off.
It looks like Noel Finnigan has been cut.
Carwin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finnigan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finnigan's face.
Carwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Carwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finnigan's defenses.
Carwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carwin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carwin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finnigan's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carwin obliges.
Carwin landing knees to the body.
Carwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Finnigan backwards.
Nice elbow from Carwin.
Carwin lands an elbow that stopped Finnigan in his tracks for a moment.
Carwin has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Finnigan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Carwin, and another! Finnigan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). FiveX Carwin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between the natural Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe has chosen whatsername, and does she remember my name? as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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Good knees
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, the natural Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture misses with a hook. Doe ducked under it nicely.
Doe lands a head kick. Couture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture gets a clinch.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Doe.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doe blocking some punches.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doe has had enough of the clinch but Couture keeps him there for the moment.
Doe avoids the elbow strike from Couture, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Doe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doe avoids a wild elbow strike from Couture.
Couture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doe blocks an uppercut.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Doe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doe blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Does head.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Doe.
Doe is trying to maintain a safe position but Couture gets an underhook and turns Doe into the cage.
Couture lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Doe.
Couture throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Couture connects with a knee to the head.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Doe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doe is trying to break the clinch but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
Doe blocks an elbow strike from Couture.
Doe looking to stall.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Doe.
Couture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture has Doe pressed against the cage, preventing Doe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doe is trying to push Couture away but Couture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Couture misses with a knee strike.
Doe tries to work over Couture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Doe.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Doe.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Couture throws an elbow but misses.
Couture pushes off an throws an elbow but Doe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Couture creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doe takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jon Doe has been cut.
Doe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.
Doe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Couture pushes Doe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doe stalling in the clinch but Couture improves position.
Doe is trying to break the clinch but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Couture.
Couture pushes off an throws an elbow but Doe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doe blocks the elbow strike.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doe.
Couture gets through Doe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doe avoids a wild elbow strike from Couture.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the natural Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Doe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture tries to clinch up but Doe circles away and keeps his distance.
Doe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture throws a nice looking combination but Doe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Doe, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Doe against the cage but Doe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Doe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Doe sprawls well.
Couture lands a jab to Doe's midsection.
Couture throws a low kick, looking for Doe's leg but Doe calmly moves out of range.
Couture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doe, pushing him back against the cage.
Couture misses with an elbow over the top.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Doe.
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for the natural Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe has Couture pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doe misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Couture.
Couture lands a right hand.
Couture using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doe.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Couture throws an elbow but misses.
Couture throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doe blocks an elbow strike.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doe.
A short uppercut from Couture.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Doe blocks with his arms.
Doe blocks an uppercut.
Couture creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture throws an elbow but it misses.
Doe blocks an elbow strike from Couture.
Couture is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Doe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Couture tries to work over Doe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe lands an uppercut.
Doe wants to stall.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture has Doe pressed against the cage, preventing Doe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doe stalling in the clinch.
Couture with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Couture.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couture pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Couture creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Couture.
Doe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Couture misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture pushes Doe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Couture creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doe's defenses.
Doe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the natural Couture dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Doe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couture.
Doe throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture clinches.
Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Doe slips a straight right by Couture.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Doe moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture throws the left hand but Doe avoids the punch easily.
Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Doe lands a head kick!
Doe throws a head kick that Couture semi-blocks.
Doe lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe moves out of range of the strikes.
Jon Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture blocks a head kick by Doe.
Couture wants to clinch.
Doe moves out of range of the body kick from Couture.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture tries to clinch up but Doe circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Doe's shoulder, as Doe tries to avoid the shot.
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Doe misses with a head kick.
Couture has managed to clinch.
Doe blocks an elbow strike from Couture.
Doe trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
the natural Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doe blocks an elbow strike.
Couture is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Doe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Doe managing to block the knees to the body from Couture.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Doe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doe throws a nice head kick!
Couture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Couture is looking to chop away at Doe's legs.
Couture with a hook.
Doe lands a head kick. Couture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Couture darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Doe tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Couture wants to stand up but Doe has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe has hold of Couture's hands but Couture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couture is working away from the top position though.
Doe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Couture passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jon Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Couture decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Doe.
Couture lands with a right hand.
Doe tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Doe saw that one coming.
Couture blocks a head kick by Doe.
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture throws a leg kick but Doe checks it.
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Couture pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Doe blocking some punches.
Doe lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture tries a knee to the head but Doe blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
A right hook to the body lands for Doe.
Doe presses Couture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doe.
Doe is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Doe.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... the natural Couture!
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